Patient's question:
My best friend's child was diagnosed with undescended testicles shortly after birth and needs to undergo an undescended testicle surgery at the hospital. After hearing this, I was particularly worried about his physical condition, so I wanted to know if the surgery for a newborn with undescended testicles is dangerous?Doctor's answer:
The surgery for undescended testicles carries certain risks, but it is not particularly dangerous. It is recommended that patients do not become too anxious and that treatment should be initiated as early as possible based on the patient's condition. Delays should be avoided, as the longer the delay, the higher the risk of infertility in adulthood. Additionally, patients are advised to maintain a positive mood and avoid staying up late.Generally, as the fetus grows and develops, the testicles begin to descend from the retroperitoneum into the scrotum in the later stages of pregnancy. If the descent is obstructed during this process, undescended testicles can affect the body's health in two ways: first, they can impair the growth and development of the testicles, leading to impaired sperm production and infertility. Second, undescended testicles significantly increase the risk of testicular tumors, including testicular cancer. It is recommended that if no testicles are found in the scrotum or only one testicle is present, the patient should seek medical attention immediately.